Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Job description / Role

Building Fun
Join the team of the first LEGOLAND Park in the Middle East and help us create amazing experiences for families from around the world. At LEGOLAND Dubai we rely everyday on our Model Citizens (employees) in meeting our ultimate goal of bringing the LEGO® values of creativity, imagination, learning, quality and fun to life and deliver truly memorable experiences to our guests. With over 40 interactive rides, live shows and attractions you will be able to find a diverse range of career opportunities in one of the most unique and stimulating work environments you could imagine.

Come and work where work is PLAY. At LEGOLAND we make every child a HERO!

Job Description

The successful candidate will have supervisory responsibility for the Accounts Payable function. They will guide and manage the Accounts Payable team with active involvement in both month-end and transaction finance through planning, preparation, execution and analysis of the Accounts Payable function. Adhering to company policies and procedures in their daily transactions is essential. It will be imperative that the successful candidate contributes to establishing and maintaining an extremely controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Process suppliers invoices accurately and efficiently, and assist the team to do the same
- Manage and balance workloads within the accounts payable team
- Ensure that all invoices are coded correctly and approved in line with the Delegation of Authority
- Hands on approach supporting and assisting team members with day to day queries/questions
- Pro-actively become involved in clearing queries that require a higher level of authority
- Collaborate with procurement team to initiate order processing
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services against purchase orders and delivery notes
- Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
- Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis
- Set up invoices for payment and ensure any discount opportunities are realised
- Ensures that all the necessary documents are completed and approved before payments are executed
- Securely maintain confidential supplier information and verify change requests from suppliers
- Prepare the weekly payment run, ensuring the timing is scheduled to maximize credit terms and submit for approval
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and respond to inquiries
- Ensure new supplier forms are completed for all new suppliers
- Assist with month end closing process to ensure timely, accurate financial data that is in compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies
- Assist in the internal and external audits as required.
- Understands the balance sheet and P/L impact of account activity including classifications of financial statement line items
- Identifies ways to improve productivity and data quality and assist in preparing business and process flow documents

Requirements

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Microsoft Navision experience is a plus
- Computer proficiency in MS Office, advanced Excel skills are desirable
- Strong integrity and business ethics
- Attention to detail and control focus
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead by example and work well with others
- Ability to work under time constraints and know how to prioritise workload
- Self -starter who can work independently and use own initiative
- Motivated and ambitious team player with a positive outlook
- Experience in a supervisory or management role
- Able to provide cross coverage of team workload with ability to train new staff
- Strong communication skills

Educational Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field is required
- At least 4 years work experience in the finance division of a company

About the Company

Dubai Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai leadership’s vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination.

The first phase of Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Dubai. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014